Sky Sports F1's packed April schedule fills the F1 void with GT3, IndyCar, and historic racing

With Formula 1 on a three-weekend break until the Miami Grand Prix, Sky Sports F1 is filling the void with a packed schedule of live motorsport from other series. The lineup includes Lance Stroll's GT racing debut, Max Verstappen's team in Nurburgring action, IndyCar from Long Beach, and historic events at Goodwood and Monaco.

Why it matters:

For F1 fans, the April gap can feel like a long wait. This comprehensive broadcast schedule from Sky Sports provides a continuous stream of high-quality racing action, keeping the motorsport audience engaged and showcasing the depth of the racing world beyond Formula 1. It also offers a unique chance to see current F1 drivers like Stroll in a different competitive environment.

The details:

The broadcast slate is divided across three key weekends in April, featuring a mix of modern GT and single-seater racing alongside classic historic events.

• Weekend 1 (April 11-12): GT World Challenge & Nurburgring Endurance Series
  • The headline act is Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll making his GT3 debut at the GT World Challenge Europe season opener at Paul Ricard. He will team with ex-F1 driver Roberto Merhi and F2's Mari Boya in a six-hour day-night race.
  • Stroll revealed he sought advice from Max Verstappen, who has his own GT team, during the Japanese GP weekend.
  • The Nurburgring Endurance Series (NLS) also runs, with live streaming on the Sky Sports F1 YouTube channel.
• Weekend 2 (April 17-19): IndyCar, Goodwood, and More Nürburgring
  • IndyCar coverage continues with Round 5 from the famous streets of Long Beach, California, featuring practice, qualifying, and the race.
  • Max Verstappen returns to the cockpit for a double-header of NLS races at the Nürburgring, streaming on YouTube.
  • The 83rd Goodwood Members' Meeting takes place, featuring 13 historic races and demonstration laps, including Jenson Button in his 2009 title-winning Brawn GP car.
• Weekend 3 (April 25-26): Monaco Historique
  • The iconic streets of Monaco host the Historique event, featuring classic Grand Prix cars from the pre-war era up to the mid-1980s, serving as a perfect precursor to F1's return to the principality later in the season.

What's next:

This diverse lineup of motorsport bridges the gap directly to Formula 1's return. The weekend following the Monaco Historique, the focus shifts back to the pinnacle of the sport with the Miami Grand Prix on May 1-3, which is also the season's second Sprint weekend. Sky Sports F1 will carry full live coverage as the 2026 championship resumes.